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BMW Z4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

L20 SPAMOT history

L20 SPA is a black petrol BMW Z4 first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
130,209 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SPA was last recorded at 130,209 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 7,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,460 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,749 miles
Average per year
6,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,209 miles
  • 2022 – 122,460 miles
  • 2021 – 115,201 miles
  • 2020 – 110,652 miles
  • 2019 – 102,807 miles
  • 2018 – 97,200 miles
  • 2017 – 93,834 miles
  • 2015 – 83,972 miles
  • 2014 – 75,875 miles
  • 2013 – 71,949 miles
  • 2012 – 65,242 miles
  • 2011 – 51,819 miles
  • 2009 – 40,628 miles
  • 2008 – 31,003 miles
  • 2007 – 23,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,209 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,209 miles
    Test number
    336891033831
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail130,209 miles (+7,749)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,209 miles
    Test number
    542138187335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,460 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    253040667209
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,460 miles (+7,259)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    628046265995
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,201 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    630454470917
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail115,201 miles (+4,549)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    865877234855
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass110,652 miles (+7,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,652 miles
    Test number
    981375007462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass102,807 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,807 miles
    Test number
    402420966115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,200 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    584408943946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass93,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    103768958144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,834 miles (+9,862)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    315863993113
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    833712619042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,972 miles (+8,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    555639453270
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass75,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,875 miles
    Test number
    586377064213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,870 miles (+3,921)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    966497864201
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass71,949 miles (+6,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    568793363248
    • NoteNearside front shock seized and failing to dampen

  17. Pass65,242 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    329813202350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    317756122022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail58,878 miles (+7,059)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    556736222015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,819 miles (+11,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,819 miles
    Test number
    915117221009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass40,628 miles (+9,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    880482499244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,003 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,003 miles
    Test number
    413782108318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,394 miles
    Test number
    484663707490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 SPA

Does L20 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 SPA expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 SPA?
The MOT on L20 SPA expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 SPA done?
L20 SPA was recorded at 130,209 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 6,966 miles a year.
Has L20 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SPA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 SPA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L20 SPA find?
L20 SPA passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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